RAJOURI: The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri carried out a comprehensive enforcement-cum-awareness drive across Rajouri town to ensure compliance with transport regulations, promote road safety and protect the interests of commuters. The drive was led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik along with his enforcement team.

During the operation, around 85 e-autos were thoroughly checked for compliance with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act and other transport regulations. The enforcement team seized three e-autos found violating the prescribed norms and issued 13 challans including 10 to e-autos and three to other vehicles. A total penalty of ₹32,000 was imposed on the violators.

As part of the awareness initiative, the ARTO visited the Old Bus Stand and District Hospital area, where he directed e-auto operators to prominently display the approved fare list inside their vehicles and strictly refrain from charging passengers any amount beyond the notified fares.

During the inspection, the ARTO interacted with passengers and enquired about the fares being charged by e-auto operators. He assured commuters that the department is committed to ensuring transparent fare practices and taking strict action against overcharging and other violations.

He also appealed to all transport operators to comply with traffic and transport regulations, maintain proper documentation and cooperate with the department in providing safe, reliable and commuter-friendly transport services. Motor Vehicles Inspector (MVI) Lakhvinder Singh and other officials of the Motor Vehicles Department accompanied the ARTO during the enforcement-cum-awareness drive.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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